Learn what that pesky dashboard light means before heading to the shop — and maybe save some cash in the process.

OBD stands for On Board Diagnostics, and an OBD-II scanner can check on your vehicle's vital systems, providing valuable information about warning lights, airbags, ABS, and more. Due to the wide ...

"The scanner can display these codes in a human-readable format, helping users identify the problem area," says Andreasen. It's a valuable tool for anyone who likes to work on their car, because it ...